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How does a rice cooker know when to turn off?
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How does a rice cooker know when to turn off? Check out this article to learn how rice cookers and other appliances know when to automatically shut off.
How does popcorn work?
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Popcorn certainly is unique, but have you ever wondered how it actually works? Check out this article to learn what makes popcorn pop and more.
What Is Sodium Nitrate in Processed Meats, and Is It Harmful?
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Sodium nitrate and its relative sodium nitrite are preservatives that you find in lots of processed meats. Learn why they add these preservatives to food.
What Is the Difference Between the Bake and Broil Settings?
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Baking and broiling are completely different ways to cook food. When do you use which setting? We'll tell you.
What are homogenization and pasteurization?
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When I buy milk at the store, the label says "homogenized pasteurized milk." What are homogenization and pasteurization?
What exactly is pastrami?
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What exactly is pastrami? I've been eating it since I was a kid, but I've never known what it is. Find out the answers to these questions here.
What is carrageenan?
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I notice that most foods I eat have normal-sounding ingredients except one -- this stuff called "carrageenan." What is carrageenan?
What is chewing gum made of?
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Ever wonder what chewing gum is made of and why it doesn't dissolve in your mouth? Find out your answers in this article about chewing gum.
What is root beer?
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What exactly is root beer? Check out this article to learn all about root beer, how it's made, and why it's called "beer" in the first place.
What is the big deal about milk? Why do people treat it like some kind of miracle drink?
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What is the big deal about milk? Why do people treat it like some kind of miracle drink? Learn more about milk in this article.